Chapter 123: My father abandoned me and my mother.
Theodore raised his eyes at him, his expression turning icy cold. He suspected Franklin was somehow involved in this entire ordeal. Only two days ago, Franklin had discovered the truth about Bella’s real father. And then, the kidnapping. It couldn’t be a coincidence.
Franklin might have been in contact with Lionel. When he saw his trick to manipulate Malcolm against Bella had not worked, he planned this kidnapping with Lionel.
Theodore clenched his jaw. "Find out if that man is Franklin," he hissed. "I’m sure it’s his doing."
Tristan was puzzled but didn’t question his boss. With a nod, he left to carry out Theodore’s command.
Theodore’s gaze hardened. "Franklin!" he muttered with cold determination. "This time, you won’t escape."
Willow was bustling with urgency, her mind set on visiting Bella after the harrowing news of her kidnapping. But Ivy had called an urgent meeting, and she’d had to attend. She had been waiting for the moment she could leave, and with all her work finally wrapped up, she was ready to head out the door.
Just as she was about to leave, Ivy and Zack appeared, Ivy’s smile radiant and welcoming. "Are you heading out, Willow?" she asked, her tone light and friendly.
"Yes," Willow replied curtly, adjusting her bag on her shoulder. "See you tomorrow."
Ivy, undeterred by Willow’s brusque response, stepped closer and linked her arm with Zack’s. "We are also leaving. Zack and I are going out for dinner. We’d love for you to join us. We can discuss the project further."
Willow hesitated. If she went to dinner, it would be too late to see Bella. "Thank you for inviting me, but I have to go somewhere urgent," she declined politely with an apologetic look on her face.